Transfer NRT with separate tickets and carry on
Hi,
I am trying to find an F ticket from HGK to LAX using Alaska miles. I have found an F ticket on JAL from NRT to LAX leaving at 1725, but there is no availability in any class between HKG and NRT. As such, I am looking at purchasing a revenue ticket on Hong Kong Express arriving at 1410. This leave three hours to transfer but I will need to go through immigration and customs, then check-in again.
Does anyone know if it's possible that if I just had carry on luggage and checked in online for my JAL F flight, can I just transfer without clearing immigration (i.e. just stay airside)?
Cheers for any help.
Scott